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jordynkw's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Pedophilia, Racism, Child death, Grief, Hate crime, Rape, Murder, Trafficking, and Violence
my_a's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
But I did often find it hard to follow the quick changes in timelines as they were very sudden and unclear.
I had no expectations when i started reading but wow I loved this book, really beautiful writing. I'm looking forward to reading the 2nd Suga Lacey book.
Graphic: Violence, Sexual assault, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Misogyny, Grief, Death, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual violence, Racism, Child death, and Child abuse
Minor: Infidelity
shansometimes's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I was on edge throughout most of the book because the author kept revealing small, worrisome details and I couldn't imagine how these things were going to come to a head. I enjoyed following along as Sugar, the primary main character, struggled with her identity and formed an unlikely friendship with Pearl, her buttoned-up, church-going neighbor. Their friendship created a strong theme of redemption and healing for both women and forced the small-town minds around them to confront their judgments, sexism, and secrets. Watching Pearl and Sugar's friendship unfold among the twists and turns in this novel and imagining all of this happening in the 1950s was my kind of wild ride.
This book also reminded me of SULA, my favorite novel by Toni Morrison, in some small ways. If you liked SULA, I think there's a good chance you'll enjoy SUGAR as much as I did. Five stars!
Graphic: Alcohol, Child death, and Death
Moderate: Rape, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Sexual content
Minor: Religious bigotry
jennikreads's review
5.0
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Grief, Bullying, Child death, Death, and Murder
laurataylor's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Blood, Death, Child death, Rape, Murder, Cancer, Child abuse, Drug use, and Sexual violence
books_plus_brownies's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Racism, Physical abuse, Grief, and Death